Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $39,940 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.20
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $69,020
Employed locally 640
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $32,300
    50th (median)
    $39,940
    75th
    $55,030
    90th
    $69,020

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 64% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,360
    District of Columbia $71,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $68,890
    Napa, CA $67,270

    Nearby metros — Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $53,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,740
    Midland, TX $50,560
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,380
    College Station-Bryan, TX $48,990
    Odessa, TX $48,740

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$34,850
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$46,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$58,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$47,210
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$45,470
    Tire Repairers and Changers$33,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Laredo, TX is $19.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.46 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salaries?

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Laredo, TX is 19.6% below the national median of $49,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Laredo?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,300.